Comments on: Track bike or fixie? http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=track-bike-or-fixie The blog about industrial design in the bike industry Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:34:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: ewabeach century rider http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-30227 ewabeach century rider Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:24:48 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-30227 I ride in a huge group Of Fixed Gear cyclists, here in Hawaii about 55 riders. We all have pretty much evolved from The ignorance Of brakeless, helmetless, redlight Runners, To… Using front brakes, clipless pedals, helmets, and bartape. Because most Of us experienced riders have crashed hard, living The ”fixie kidd hipster lifestyle”, and we”ve evolved into cyclists, instead Of fixie kids. There still are fixie kids hitting The streets everyday, and some Will Never learn from their mistakes…but i guess thats why we got old toothless dudes begging For scraps and handouts, and who obsess and compliment our bikes, when we Park infront Of 711. Oh well, thats My smieeL… Ride Aloha, drive Aloha! Ewa beach century_Rider.

]]> By: @NONYMOUS http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-22417 @NONYMOUS Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:08:02 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-22417 tape or not to tape? Sound like a bunch of apes .. I don’t
wear boxer or briefs .. does anyone have a problem with that?
lol

]]> By: micycle http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-4718 micycle Tue, 25 May 2010 08:24:11 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-4718 why do fixie kids feel the need to ride without tape or brakes? why do road bike riders always think they look so good in spandex? i mean c’mon, there’s not really a rhyme or reason to some things in the bike world. i ride with no tape because i love my gloves and tape is just one more expense. and hell, it looks pretty slick! why is it such a big deal if i want my one and only vehicle in this city to look good?

]]> By: Anonymous http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-3572 Anonymous Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:31:08 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-3572 I think its funny that some people will hate something that doesn't concern them at all. Why do you care so much that other people do not tape there bars. I can tell you something… I'm not a whiner complaining about how other people don't tape their handlebars

]]> By: Anonymous http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-3259 Anonymous Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:19:47 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-3259 hey guys, im kinda new to fixies, i got a bmx helmet but still think it looks a little lame, although it helps.. what do you guys think of something like this:

http://funcfash.com/2009/07/brainwear-yakkay-fashionable-helmet-and-cover/

]]> By: theconstantocean http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-3232 theconstantocean Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:32:57 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-3232 while I in no way agree with it, most peoples reasons for riding without bar tape are for swapping out bars faster in stems that don't allow for easy bar removal. This has also lead to the popularity of bmx stems which allow for TAPED bars to easily be swapped out between your riser or drop bars.

]]> By: Retro Cycle Sport http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-3229 Retro Cycle Sport Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:44:50 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-3229 Wow, very explosive view points.

However while valid the debate and it's completely segregated camps achieves little as far as rights of a cyclist goes, here in Sydney Australia, New York, Paris or London.

The problem with beliefs is like religion, it's held dear until proven wrong. Conjecture only contributes to conflict as a result.

Love your bike, and let others learn how to ride theirs. If that means a trip to an Emergency Unit looking like a casualty of war then that's fine for them.

Mwah.

]]> By: Anonymous http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-2533 Anonymous Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:04:00 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-2533 As for the “BMX stop” method of stopping for brake-less fixies, that’s just naïve. You get much more braking power from your front brakes, so even if your chain doesn’t break, you can stop faster if you use your front brake. I know mine has saved my life more than once. I don’t know, maybe the drivers are better in your area, but here they have SUVs and cellphones.

]]> By: Anonymous http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-2501 Anonymous Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:48:00 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-2501 umm well first off track frames have a HIGHER bb than road and with 165 cranks its an even lass chance of pedal strike, alot of people prefer track bikes for road due to tighter geometry, less chance of pedal strike on sharp corners, chain break, alot of people who ride track bikes on street know about the bmx stop(foot brought to back tire to slow down), wll more should learn if riding brakeless.no bar tape? who cares do what you want. its your own bike have fun atleast they are not driving a car blind folded for looking cool

]]> By: Anonymous http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/comment-page-1/#comment-2447 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:34:00 +0000 http://bicycledesign.net/2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie/#comment-2447 Here’s a link to my site which shows a build of a fixie frame and fork. Comments welcome there.
http://porterbikes.com/
dave

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